Regional AP/Project Accountant

Midway Mechanical Services • Denver, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Midway Mechanical Services is seeking a Regional AP/Project Accountant to support its growing Pacific Northwest operations. This role offers an opportunity for an accounting professional to build a career in construction and project accounting, initially focusing on accounts payable and job-cost accounting. As the company implements new systems and standardizes processes, the responsibilities will evolve towards a broader Project Accountant role, involving close collaboration with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance to monitor project financial performance, job costs, budgets, forecasts, WIP, and profitability. This position is ideal for someone looking to grow with the role as systems and accounting processes evolve.

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounting or accounts payable experience.
• Experience with invoice processing, account coding, reconciliations, job costing, or general accounting functions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Experience using an ERP or accounting system such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with accounting, operations, vendors, and project management teams.

Nice To Haves

• Construction, mechanical contracting, HVAC, or project-accounting experience is strongly preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• Experience with project accounting, job costing, or construction accounting.
• Experience in commercial construction, mechanical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, or another project-based industry.
• Experience with construction accounting software such as Davisware Vision, NetSuite, Vista, Foundation, Sage, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Knowledge of lien waivers, retainage, subcontractor compliance, and 1099 reporting.
• Experience supporting multiple companies, locations, or regional operations.
• Familiarity with construction job-cost structures, cost codes, project forecasting, and budget management.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Assign invoices to the appropriate jobs, phases, cost codes, and general ledger accounts.
• Review invoices for proper approvals, purchase orders, supporting documentation, and accuracy.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and coding issues.
• Assist with vendor payment processing and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Track and maintain lien waivers, retainage, subcontractor documentation, and compliance records.
• Maintain accurate AP and job-cost records.
• Assist with month-end AP close, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Review job-related expenses and ensure costs are recorded accurately and timely.
• Work with Project Managers and Operations to resolve job-cost and invoice issues.
• Support 1099 reporting and other year-end accounting requirements.
• Maintain accurate project job-cost records and monitor project expenses.
• Prepare and analyze project cost reports for Project Managers and Operations leaders.
• Assist with Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Assist with project accruals and month-end close activities.
• Review job-cost timecards and labor allocations.
• Monitor project budgets, committed costs, purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and change orders.
• Partner with Project Managers to analyze budget variances and project performance.
• Assist with project forecasting and identifying potential financial risks.
• Analyze project costs and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support accurate revenue, cost, and margin reporting.
• Assist with retainage and subcontractor accounting.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for financial reporting and audits.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to improve project financial performance and profitability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability (LTD), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 7 paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing national organization
• Opportunity to develop a career in construction and project accounting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree